Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,170
- Prius: 17 mpg better, 7.2 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Golf: $3,170 cheaper, 26 hp more.
- Golf wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Prius | Golf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,160 | $24,990 | Golf |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 147 hp | Golf |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Golf |
| MPG combined | 49 mpg | 32 mpg | Prius |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 25.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.6 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft | Prius |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in | 35.6 in | Golf |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | Prius |
| Length | 178.7 in to 180.0 in | 167.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,064 lb to 3,364 lb | 3,012 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 8.5 s published | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Golf |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Prius LE AWD-e $27,135 | Golf 1.4T TSI Auto FWD $23,995 | $3,140 |
| Golf TSI FWD $23,195 | Prius L Eco FWD $24,525 | $1,330 |
Cost to run
Golf costs $672 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Prius | Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,160 | $24,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $784 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,702 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,862 | $32,190 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius wins.
Golf wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Golf | 11% |
| MPG | Prius | 35% |
| Power | Golf | 18% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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